José Luis Cisnero (born April 11, 1989) is a Dominican-American

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for the

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(MLB). He has also played in MLB for the

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Career

Houston Astros

Cisnero signed with the

as an international free agent on December 6, 2007 and was added to their 40-man roster on November 20, 2012. He made his major league debut on April 22, 2013. In parts of two seasons for the Astros, he made 33 relief appearances, posting a 4.66 ERA with 46 strikeouts in innings. He was outrighted off the roster on November 3, 2014, and subsequently became a free agent.

Cincinnati Reds

On November 18, 2014, Cisnero signed a minor league deal with the

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. Cisnero sat out the 2015 season due to Tommy John surgery. He elected free agency on November 6, 2015.

Arizona Diamondbacks

On December 21, 2015, Cisnero signed a minor league deal with the

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organization . He was released on March 31, 2016, after failing to make the team in Spring Training.

Sultanes de Monterrey

On May 3, 2016, Cisnero signed with the

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of the

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. He was released on May 30, 2016.

New Jersey Jackals

On July 12, 2016 he signed with the New Jersey Jackals of the

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. He came out of the bullpen in 5 games and posted a 3.86 ERA before his release on July 25.

Detroit Tigers

On November 9, 2018, the

signed Cisnero to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. He opened the 2019 season with the

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. On June 22, 2019, his contract was selected by the Tigers. He made his Tigers debut the next day, marking his first major league appearance in over five years. He finished the season with a 4.33 ERA in 35 games, and struck out 40 batters in innings. With the 2020 Detroit Tigers, Cisnero appeared in 29 games, compiling a 3–3 record with a 3.03 ERA and 34 strikeouts in innings pitched. On January 15, 2021, the Tigers and Cisnero agreed on a one-year, $970,000 contract, avoiding arbitration. Cisnero pitched mostly in a setup role for the 2021 Tigers, making occasional appearances as a closer. On September 13, he suffered an elbow laceration after slipping on stairs at his residence, requiring eight stitches. The Tigers placed him on the 10-day injured list September 14, and he did not return for the remainder of the season. In 2021, Cisnero made 67 relief appearances, posting a 4–4 record, 4 saves, and a 3.65 ERA, with 62 strikeouts in innings. On March 23, 2022, the Tigers and Cisnero agreed on a one-year contract worth $1.9 million, avoiding arbitration. On April 6, the Tigers placed Cisnero on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain. The Tigers activated Cisnero on July 21, and he made his 2022 debut that evening against the

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. Cisnero pitched in 28 games for the 2022 Tigers, all in middle relief, posting a 1.08 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 25 innings.

Pitch selection

Cisnero throws both four-seam and sinking two-seam fastballs, each averaging 95 to 97 MPH (topping out at 100 MPH). His main offspeed pitch is a

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that averages 86 to 89 MPH. He also throws an occasional

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averaging 89 to 90 MPH.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Cisnero, Jose 1989 births Living people Cardenales de Lara players Corpus Christi Hooks players Detroit Tigers players Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in Mexico Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in the United States Dominican Summer League Astros players Leones del Escogido players Gigantes del Cibao players Greeneville Astros players Houston Astros players Lancaster JetHawks players Lexington Legends players Major League Baseball pitchers Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic Mexican League baseball pitchers New Jersey Jackals players Oklahoma City RedHawks players Pensacola Blue Wahoos players People from Bajos de Haina Sultanes de Monterrey players Toledo Mud Hens players Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in Venezuela